Ombudsman rejects complaint over French origin labels trial
The European Ombudsman has rejected a complaint of maladministration by the European Commission over its approval of the trial launch by France of mandatory country-of-origin labels for certain dairy...
View ArticleMondelez sells Belgium factory to Barry Callebaut
Mondelez International has entered into an agreement with business-to-business chocolate supplier Barry Callebaut that includes the transfer of its production facility in Halle, Belgium.
View ArticleFood market news of the week - Danone, Mondelez, JBS
This week saw more drama at the top of Brazil's JBS, with senior management replaced and then reinstated in connection with a police probe into reported allegations of fraud. Associated British Foods...
View ArticleFood market quotes of the week - PepsiCo, Mondelez, Mengniu
PepsiCo spoke to just-food about how it is progressing its sustainable palm oil goals. Mondelez unveiled changes to its global R&D network. Mengniu revealed the exit of its chief executive and...
View ArticleArla targets foodservice growth with "Professional" brand
Arla Foods, the European dairy co-operative, has launched Arla Professional as its new brand name to target business growth for its foodservice products in the UK.
View ArticleFyffes raising funds for further acquisitions
Irish produce company Fyffes could raise around EUR40m (US$44.9m) to fund further acquisitions through a share placement.
View ArticlePepsiCo launches Pop Works popcorn brand in UK
PepsiCo is targeting the UK popcorn category with the launch of a new brand, Pop Works & Company.
View ArticleNew CEO restructures Danish Crown's troubled Tulip
The new CEO of Denmark-based meat cooperative Danish Crown's troubled UK subsidiary, Tulip, has announced a major shake-up of the firm, just days after his appointment, to help Tulip regain its "mojo".
View ArticleOrnua wants Kerrygold to be EUR1bn brand
Irish dairy processor Ornua wants to develop Kerrygold from a "butter brand" to a "dairy brand" as it expands the business in the US, UK and other international markets.
View ArticleMüller cuts added sugar in UK yogurt line for kids
Müller has reformulated its Kids Corner yogurt brand in the UK, cutting the amount of added sugar in the product by 50%.
View ArticleABF launches Jordans cereal bars in France
Associated British Foods has taken its Jordans cereal brand into France's cereal bar market.
View ArticleMondelez healthy snacks push continues with Bakefuls
Mondelez International is hoping to tap into demand in the UK for healthier snacks with the launch of Bakefuls, a baked product sold under savoury snacks brand Ritz.
View ArticleKerry Group launches frozen meals brand The Shack in UK
Kerry Group has launched a range of American-inspired frozen dishes in the UK.
View ArticleUK baker Finsbury books rise in profit and revenue
UK cake and bread maker Finsbury Food Group has said "significant top and bottom line growth" has seen a jump in profit and revenue increases for the financial year ended 2 July according to...
View ArticleBurton's, Dairy Crest among companies joining Courtauld Commitment
Thirty additional companies, including Burton's Biscuit Co. and Dairy Crest, have joined the Courtauld Commitment 2025 in a bid to reduce the resource intensity of the UK's food sector.
View ArticleDairy Crest gaining share in UK spreads and oils
Dairy Crest said today (19 September) three of its key brands - Country Life, Clover and Frylight - grew volumes and market share in the first half of the UK group's financial year.
View ArticleBernard Matthews owner silent on talk of imminent sale to 2 Sisters
The majority owner of Europe's largest turkey manufacturer, Bernard Matthews, has declined to comment on reports that an announcement of the sale of the business to Boparan Holdings-owned 2 Sisters...
View ArticleMüller ramps up UK investment by GBP100m
German dairy Müller is increasing its investment in the UK by an additional GBP100m (US$130.3m) over the next 18 months in a bid to grow the category in the country.
View ArticleUnion calls for Bernard Matthews talks as "second suitor" emerges
The UK's biggest trade union, Unite, today (19 September) called for urgent talks with the management of Europe's largest turkey manufacturer, UK-based Bernard Matthews, after the union said a second...
View ArticleMcCain Foods entered chilled aisle in UK
McCain Foods is making a foray into the chilled aisle in the UK with the launch of two lines.
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